LAUSD Strike – Resources for Parents

The
first day of the LAUSD teacher’s strike began Monday, January 14th,
and we know that families have many questions. We have culled this list of
resources relevant to the strike and are offering it as a resource whether you
don’t want your student to cross the picket line or don’t feel comfortable with
sending them to school with the back up structure set up by the school
district.

First,
it is important to let you know that LAUSD does expect all students to report
to school despite the strike. Approximately 400 non-union substitute teachers
have been hired and some 2,000 administrative staff has been reassigned to
accommodate the situation. Unexcused absences will be labeled as truancy. They
have put together this handbook in English and Spanish for
parents and have an active hotline that can be called with questions at (213)
443-1300.

LA Metro, LADOT DASH, and Commuter Express will offer free rides to LA Unified students between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. on regular school days. Bus operators will check LA Unified student IDs on-board and fare compliance officers will allow them to ride without fares on Metro’s Gold, Blue, Green, and Expo light rail lines. On the Red and Purple Lines and any other rail stations with fare gates, Metro will deploy TAP personnel to facilitate students’ free entry.

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